Walking in Truth

Today, Pastor Johnny encourages you, to consider your pastor and his family, in a different light. While it is true, that being in ministry comes with the glaring spotlight, as pastors are scrutinized more than others in the congregation - However, that same emphasis shouldn't be placed on the pastor's wife, who is not in a ministry position, or the pastor's children. Just because Dad is the pastor, doesn't mean that his wife and children are in ministry positions, and viewed with the same scrutiny.

The Bible teaches that God is a God of order. Today, Pastor Johnny is bringing a message about the order in the church. God has ordained some leadership roles, for the building up and equipping of His children. We are all children, just like we are all the sheep of Jesus' flock. But some ships have been given the gift of leadership, to lead under the headship of Christ. It's incumbent that leaders lead, not for selfish reasons, and for those who are under them, to submit to God-ordained leadership.

Today, Pastor Johnny reminds you, that our God is a just God. The truth is, that God doesn't send anyone to hell. Every person born, since Adam, is destined for hell. But God so loved the world that He made away, for those who will believe. Listen! You don't have to go to hell. Jesus came and died in your place, and gave you a brand new life – an everlasting life. You can receive that most precious gift, right now! Just believe in Jesus, and He will give you a new heart, and you will become a child of God!

Each of us has an appointment, that we will keep, one day. Today, Pastor Johnny asks you, who are you devoting your life to? When the day of your appointment arrives, what will you hear from the Lord Jesus Christ? You are saved to serve a Sovereign King, not to spend your gift of days to pursue your own agenda. Think about the great price, that Father God paid for your salvation; He gave the life of His only Son for you. You no longer belong to you, but you belong to the one who bought you.

There will be people in your life who choose to walk away from you because of what you believe. If anyone knew what that felt like, it was Paul. Although he had many who supported him, he faced hard moments alone too. It would have been easy for him to decide that he was done. That he couldn’t do it anymore. But he knew and trusted in the faithfulness of God. In today’s message with Pastor Johnny, you’ll learn that though others may leave and forsake you, the Lord will never leave or forsake you.

Making plans and having goals isn’t a bad thing. In fact, most would recommend that you have a plan for your life. Most would highly suggest you set goals. As Pastor Johnny teaches today, you’ll learn that even though plans are good, you shouldn’t depend on them entirely. Sometimes you’ve got to hold your plans loosely. If you’re a follower of Jesus and trust in the Lord, you know your plans are not always His plans. The important thing, though, is that your plans align with His at the end of the day.

In today’s message, Pastor Johnny will ask you, “What was your life poured out for?” The Apostle Paul poured his life out for Jesus. Even when persecution came, he was still all in. He still preached the love of God. He still proclaimed the truth of Jesus. He poured and poured and poured. Even unto death. What is your life being poured out for? Is it for Jesus or is it for the things of the world? Is it for others or for yourself? Paul had an eternal perspective. He lived for what truly mattered: Jesus.

If we’re honest, the need to fit in didn’t stay in high school. For some reason, there’s a piece of each of us that longs to be like everyone else. But when we try to be like everyone else, we eventually become like everyone else. In today’s message, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to stand out. Not in a way that says, “Look at me.” But in a way that says, “I know who I’ve been created to be.” You see, God didn’t make you like everything else. He made you for a unique purpose.

God is a gracious and merciful God. He constantly gives chances and forgives. But at some point, God must be a God of justice. This means that although He is full of grace, that grace only reaches so far. In today’s message, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to repent and get right with God. Even though the Lord loves you deeply, He is light, and no darkness can be in Him. If you claim to be His child, darkness cannot live in you. What is your life is separating you from Jesus? Let it go.

When you become a disciple of Jesus, you’re not left without any guidance. Today Pastor Johnny will help you understand that the Bible really is a gift. Even though at times it may seem hard to comprehend, it was given to help you live like Jesus. The world is full of people giving their opinions and advice. Not all of it is bad, but it’s always changing. The beauty of the Bible is that it never changes. It’s constant and it’s true. So, take some time to read it today and ask God to teach you something new!